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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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The Humboldt ExP-02
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt ExP-02
MSRP $2,400
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Humboldt ExP-0239.5mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
The Humboldt ExP-0256h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
The Humboldt ExP-02200m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
The Humboldt ExP-02$2,400
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Grey
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
9039
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$665

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt ExP-02 is a 39.5mm stainless steel tool watch featuring a unique, layered aluminum "ghost dial" for legibility and 200m water resistance, powered by a Sellita SW300 movement. Its appeal is limited by a US$2,550 price and an extremely limited production of 20 pieces, with its experimental dial construction done in Chicago. Overall, reviewers highlight the endearing dial and in-house bezel production as key features of the Oak & Oscar Humboldt ExP-02.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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